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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,849.52, 346,170.52 and 136,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,849.52, 346,170.52 and 136,125.28 is: 187,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,849.52 : 346,170.52 = 136,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,849.52/346,170.52 = 136,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,849.52x = 346,170.52 × 136,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,849.52x = 47,122,558,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,558,962.75/250,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,851.90

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